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P744 SYK

1996 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,898 mi
Last recorded152,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Opel Astra116,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 SYK
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 152,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 11 May 2010 152,071 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 151,696 miles

both front track control arm bushes are starting to perish

engine has an oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2009 151,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front track control arm bushes are starting to perish

engine has an oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2008 149,394 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 8 Jan 2007 148,542 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 148,538 miles

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front pads look low

Pass 29 Dec 2005 146,325 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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P744 SYK is a 1996 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 116,221 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P744 SYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 30 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P744 SYK registered?

P744 SYK is a 1996 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P744 SYK safe to buy?

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